Economics and Investing:

North Dakota might have the strongest labor market in the world, with a jobless rate in the Bakken of less than 0.50%. (Adjoining eastern Montana has also greatly benefited from the Bakken Boom.)

Life in the Obama era: Private sector shrank in 41 states

Dr. Marc Faber: “World Central Banks Are Going To Bankrupt The World!”

Items from The Economatrix:

More Americans Are Working, But Pay Is Low

Prof:  America In Worse Fiscal Shape Than Detroit

Low Wages Are Stalling America’s Economy